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Looks like we can add the Braves to the list of MLB teams that are going for a new look this upcoming season. Once again, retro is the way to go. Personally, I like the trend. To this point we have seen three teams unveil a new, retro-style …
Over the weekend, Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas announced his surprising decision to give up his senior season and put his name in the NFL draft. He joins fellow junior teammate LaMichael James, who projects as more of an NFL-ready talent. In …
Clever? Check. Entertaining? Check. Unusual to see in an airport? Check. Potential to go viral? Check. A reference to pop culture that makes sense? Eh, not so much. Don’t get me wrong, I love when the excitement of a team takes over an entire …
To everyone who is already talking about the inevitable rematch between the Patriots and Giants in this year’s Super Bowl: stop. Before next weekend is over, the No. 2 seeds from both the AFC and NFC might have something to say about that. The …
I know this may be earth-shattering news, but a lot of people like Tim Tebow. He’s kind of popular. Tebow’s team may have recently been embarrassed by the Patriots in Foxboro, but his following remains as strong as ever. There are a …
Anyone who listens to Eminem’s lyrics or has seen the movie 8 Mile knows Marshall Mathers is proud to be from Detroit. This year would have been a great year for Slim Shady to root for the Lions, but that ship has already sailed. In a recent …
Over the weekend, John Isner had to reach deep within himself to find confidence. Without confidence, you can’t win in the world of sports. That is especially true with a sport like tennis. You can’t rely on your teammates. There are …
Over his nine-year career, Jake Peavy has been a dominant MLB starter when healthy. The problem is he is rarely ever healthy. Since Peavy was acquired by the White Sox, that always seemed to irritate former manager Ozzie Guillen. It’s no secret …
The fact that Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian are still together is a miracle in itself. Kardashian marriages have a pretty short shelf life, so the two have done an excellent job of defying the odds to this point. However, some interesting stories …
Washington State’s 75-65 loss to Washington Sunday will be remembered for one thing and one thing only: the moment coach Ken Bone slipped and ate it on the floor. Bone was trying to scramble onto the floor to call a timeout, but he tumbled and …
Lamar Odom had such a difficult summer he says he considered taking a year off basketball to get his mind straight. Some of the issues affecting his mental state were the July murder of his cousin, and the car crash he was in that killed a …
Aaron Rodgers may have lost in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, but at least he has an uplifting consolation prize. Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler may be interested in the Packers quarterback. While doing introductions for the Miss …
The turnover battle is an underrated aspect of football games, but those who watched the Divisional Round of the playoffs saw its importance. The Packers and Saints, two teams expected to advance to the NFC Championship Game, were killed by turnovers …
If you’re going to adopt an elaborate celebration, don’t be surprised, or offended, if it gets thrown back in your face. That’s what Giants linebacker Michael Boley did after sacking Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers Sunday. Call it …
Greg Jennings appeared to lose a fumble during the first quarter of the Giants-Packers playoff game, but the refs ruled him down and a challenge was upheld. After maintaining possession, the Packers proceeded to score a touchdown to tie the game at …
So that whole thing about Joe Paterno getting fired as head coach of Penn State’s football team? That was a matter of semantics. Though he’s no longer coaching the team, Paterno was never fired. In fact, he’s still getting paid by …
